1985 Renault 25 vs. 1985 Proton Saloon
To start off, both 1985 Renault 25 and 1985 Proton Saloon were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault 25 (180 HP) has 106 more horse power than 1985 Proton Saloon. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 1985 Proton Saloon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 25 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1985 Proton Saloon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Renault 25 (286 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Proton Saloon. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Proton Saloon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Renault 25 | 1985 Proton Saloon | |
| Make | Renault | Proton |
| Model | 25 | Saloon |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2390 mm |
